History Main / SoProudOfYou

* ''Manga/OnePiece'' has a non-parent variation: After Arlong Park where Luffy and his crew first get their bounties. When Luffy's idol Shanks learns of Luffy's bounty, he grins with the thought of congratulating Luffy of starting his first steps into piracy. Following the Whole Cake Island arc, several of Luffy's friends from around the world are shown reacting with elation and praise towards Luffy's latest achievements and new bounty, with Vivi, Koby, Rebecca, Shanks, and Sabo among them.

* ''Manga/OnePiece'' has a non-parent variation: following the Whole Cake Island arc, several of Luffy's friends from around the world are shown reacting with elation and praise towards Luffy's latest achievements and new bounty, with Vivi, Koby, Rebecca, Shanks, and Sabo among them.

-->'''[[spoiler:Truth]]''': ''[grinning with delight]'' You've done it! That's the right answer! Good job! You beat me! Go ahead! Take him home! The back door's right over there! Goodbye, Edward Elric!

--->'''Nanoha''': You were splendid, Vivio.

-->'''[[spoiler:Uzumi Nara Athha]]:''' [[spoiler:I feel ''very'' fortunate to have been your father.]]

---> "Article 125, that's homosexual conduct."\\

--->'''Kitty''': Disappointed, Ms. Frost?\\
'''Emma''': Astonished, Ms. Pryde.

'''Gouken:''' You certainly were... I spent endless days wondering what horrors awaited Shinji in his next training session, how you would blow up next. But... ''(smiling)'' I worry no longer. You've grown into a stronger, more balanced person.\\

-->'''Grandmother Yu''': You have surpassed my every expectation. I spent a very long time being afraid for you, and now I know that I never had to be.

-->'''Vernon''': "So you're going to get the freaks to pay you to kill more freaks? I think I might be proud of you... Harry."

-->'''Celestia''': I'm so happy to see that you haven't strayed from your true path.\\
'''Twilight''': For awhile, I think I did.\\
'''Celestia''': But now you've found it and I've never been more proud of you than I am now.

-->'''Gendo''': That boy, he is uncorrectable.\\
'''Ritsuko''': Is that pride I hear in your voice, Advisor?\\
'''Gendo''': The boy successfully shattered SEELE's plan for the next step of evolution and gave a big "Fuck You" to Keel Lorenz himself, completely burned my scenario along with any hope of reuniting with his mother, and bit me in half. Literally. Then, he proceeded to refuse the godhood I devoted my life to and the endless ecstasy of Instrumentality so he could return to the deserted wasteland we once called home, only to be beaten half to death by the deranged banshee he fell for... saving mankind in the process. What's there not to be proud of?

---->'''Fa Zhou''': The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter.

---> '''Gobber:''' You just have to be a little less... ''(gestures at Hiccup)'' this.\\

---> '''Stoick''': We just needed a little more of ''(gestures at Hiccup)'' this.\\

--> '''Rodney:''' Dad, I know you kind of felt bad when I was growing up that you couldn't give me a lot of stuff. But you gave me the most important thing -- you believed in me.\\

--> '''Marcus:''' I'm so proud of you.

--> '''Rachel Dawes''': Your father would be very proud of you. And so am I.

--> '''[[spoiler:Yondu]]''': I'm sorry I didn't do none of it right... I'm damn lucky you's my boy.

-->'''Howard Stark''': What is, and always will be, my greatest creation... is you.

-->'''Pike''': Congratulations, Captain. Your father would be proud.

-->'''Shmi''': [to Anakin] I'm so very proud of you.

--->'''Obi-Wan''': You are strong and wise, Anakin, and I am very proud of you. I have trained you since you were a small boy. I have taught you everything I know. And you have become a far greater Jedi than I could ever hope to be.

--> '''Thor''': One day, I shall make you proud.\\
'''Odin''': You've already made me proud.

--> "That's ''my'' girl!"

-->'''Cranky Kong''': I'm not afraid to admit it, Diddy m'boy. Even I'm wrong occasionally. You're as a big of a hero as they come. You must take after me and Donkey. Well done!

--->''"You did good, son/child.''[[note]][to male/female Shepard, respectively][[/note]]'' You did good. I'm proud of you."''

--->'''Norman''': <Name>...what is your dream? My dream...hah. It has already come true, actually.

-->'''Flynn''': I am so proud to call you my friend, Yuri Lowell.

--> [[spoiler:'''sans:''']] ''no matter the struggles or hardships you faced... you strived to do the right thing. you refused to hurt anyone. even when you ran away, you did it with a smile. you never gained LOVE, but you gained love.''

-->'''Malevola de Vil''': At last! The daughter I've always wanted! COME TO MOMMY!

-->'''Alfred Pennyworth:''' That's rubbish. I know your father would be proud of you because... ''I'm'' so proud of you.

-->'''Kshin''': Mandrake, I'll take my punishment like a man. But please don't send me away!\\
'''Mandrake''': Who said anything about sending you away?\\
'''Kshin''': Shogoth showed me the future. How you would send me away if I told you about him and... and...\\
'''Mandrake''': And you told me anyway. That took a lot of courage, Kshin.\\
'''Kshin''': You're not gonna send me away?\\
'''Mandrake''': No. This is your home, now and forever. [[CantGetAwayWithNuthin You'll still be punished]], but no-one's sending you anywhere, Kshin.\\
'''Kshin''' ''(sobbing with relief):'' Oh, Mandrake, you can trust me! I'll never disobey you again! I'll make you so proud of me!\\
'''Mandrake''': You already have, Kshin. You already have.

-->'''Ripcord''': Launchpad, will ya shut your beak and listen to me for just one minute? I'm so proud of ya, I'm about to explode. But you never give me the chance to say so.\\
'''Launchpad''': R-r-really? You're not just saying that?\\
'''Birdy''': Oh, we're all proud of you, Launchpad.\\
'''Loopy''': [[ValleyGirl Like, totally, to the max, for sure!]]
* The GrandFinale of ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales2017'' provides a rather dark example when [[spoiler:[[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness Bradford pushes Black Heron into the Solego Vortex]]. Seeing as she had spent the past fifty years [[TheCorrupter trying to get him to embrace his inner supervillain]], all she does is smile and comment "Oh, Bradford, how ''villainous''." before she's wiped from existance.]]

-->'''Hermes''': ''Proud of you?!'' You ruined us with sleazy business practices, and a complete disregard for human decency! ''(beat)'' [[BaitAndSwitchComment Of course we're proud of you!]]\\
'''Farnsworth''': Damn right we are!

---> "Your quick thinking helped us defeat Anansi. I am proud of you, my daughter."

--->'''Batman''': They'd love it here, don't you think?\\
'''Lord!Batman''': Who?\\
'''Batman''': Mom and Dad. They'd be ''so'' [[SarcasticWellWishing proud of you]].\\
'''Lord!Batman''': ...Just drive.

* ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'': Princess Celestia to Twilight Sparkle and her friends at the end of "Return of Harmony part 2".

-->"''You've come such a long, long way''\\

--> '''Applejack:''' ''(to Apple Bloom)'' Oh, sugarcube, if Mom and Dad were here, they'd be so proud of ya. (...)\\
'''Rainbow Dash:''' ''(to Scootaloo)'' I'm so proud of you, little buddy. You've taught me a thing or two.\\
'''Rarity:''' ''(to Sweetie Belle)'' You've inspired everypony around you, and you've inspired me, too.

---> '''[[TheBully Nelson]]:''' You've raised the bar for all of us, Simpson; and I thank you. *bows*\\

* ''WebVideo/TheHappyVideoGameNerd'': WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd is a subscriber to his account.

* By the end of ''Anime/CodeGeass'' [[spoiler: Lelouch says this to Nunnally, though while she's under Geass as he's pulling a ThanatosGambit that requires him to be the most hated person in the world, acknowledging how far she's come and how she isn't helpless needing her big brother all the time to protect her. It's more poignant considering he briefly breaks his EvilOverlord character and takes the time to say this to her despite the fighting going on outside; and his KnightTemplarBigBrother status makes it very meaningful as he now can fully trust her to be okay without him.]]

** Played straight when ''Ryuk'' says this to Light at his graduation ceremony...

* ''Fanfic/AllForLuz'' (''WesternAnimation/TheOwlHouse'' & ''Manga/MyHeroAcademia''): All For One praises Luz for [[spoiler:achieving Quirk Awakening]], something he couldn't accomplish in his entire 150-year long life, telling her he's genuinely proud of his protege and that the [[SuperiorSucessor Quirk is truly her's now]]. The girl is moved to tears from hearing this.

* ''Fanfic/ChildrenOfAnElderGod'' (Franchise/CthulhuMythos & ''Franchise/NeonGenesisEvangelion''): Several instances.

* In the Season of Infamy mission "Shadow War" in ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight'', if the player chooses [[spoiler:to destroy the cure instead of giving it to Ra's al Ghul, Ra's tells Batman how proud he is for letting him die (Ra's won't actually die in-game, but his daughter Nyssa indicates he has at most days to live).]]

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* ''Fanfic/AMothToAFlame'': A dark, villainous example. [[EvilMentor The Core]] has this reaction when [[FallenHero Marcy]] [[GainingTheWillToKill gains the will to kill]] in her subconsciousness saying she's ready to carry out their will when giving her a HeadbuttOfLove before the girl wakes up from her coma.

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* ''Fanfic/TheWorstPrisoner'': Iroh tries to use this with Zuko after realizing how little praise he has been getting. Zuko is weirded out by this and asks him to stop doing it so much.

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--> '''Grandmother Yu''': You have surpassed my every expectation. I spent a very long time being afraid for you, and now I know that I never had to be.

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* ''Fanfic/AdviceAndTrust'': Subverted. [[WellDoneSonGuy Shinji]] sought his father’s approval and praise for a long while, and when Gendo congratulated him for his part in defeating Sahaquiel, he felt happy… but after hearing how his father had treated Rei, he decides he was a fool for desiring his approval and being happy of having it earned that time.

--->"I … I don't believe that," Shinji brought up his head. "I won't forget about mother. I miss her, and it hurts, but I won't forget."\\

* ''Fanfic/TheOneILoveIs'': After the FinalBattle, [[spoiler:Fuyutsuki tells Shinji that his mother would be proud of him for what he had done.]]

-->'''Gendo''':''"That boy, he is uncorrectable."''\\
'''Ritsuko''':''"Is that pride I hear in your voice, Advisor?"''\\
'''Gendo''':''"The boy successfully shattered SEELE's plan for the next step of evolution and gave a big "Fuck You" to Keel Lorenz himself, completely burned my scenario along with any hope of reuniting with his mother, and bit me in half. Literally. Then, he proceeded to refuse the godhood I devoted my life to and the endless ecstasy of Instrumentality so he could return to the deserted wasteland we once called home, only to be beaten half to death by the deranged banshee he fell for… saving mankind in the process. What's there not to be proud of?"''

** During her MindRape, Asuka [[spoiler:sees a vision of Aki, and they have a mother-daughter moment.]] Right after saying goodbye to her, someone touches her shoulder, and Asuka turns around and sees her mother Kyoko smiling down to her, and nodding approvingly.
** When [[spoiler:Yui is saying her final goodbye to Shinji,]] the narration states that she's proud of her son.
** [[spoiler:Gendo's final thought toward Shinji having achieved happiness,]] upon which the story ends.

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* After her part in fending off an attack on Konoha in ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/3665921/47/ Black Flames Dance in the Wind: Rise of Naruto]]'', Naruto tells Sakura he's proud of the kunoichi she's become. Especially poignant because Naruto used to consider her nothing but a waste of space that'd be killed off eventually. Also TearJerker because he still fully intends to kill Sakura's mother for what she's done to him.
* ''Fanfic/DeliverUsFromEvilSeries'' Holmes feels this way about Watson in the fic Mortality, since he's [[UndyingLoyalty done a lot for him.]] It's sweet.
* ''Fanfic/HellsisterTrilogy'': Right before the final battle against ComicBook/{{Darkseid}}, Doom Patrol member Steve Dayton makes sure that his son [[ComicBOok/BeastBoy Changeling]] knows both he and his wife are proud of him:
-->Changeling was at Steve’s side immediately. "Don’t worry, Dad. We’ll take care of you, no matter what happens. I’ll make sure of that, and so will the Titans."\\
Steve lay an arm across Gar’s shoulders. "I know you will, son. What I feel for what you and Raven did for me goes beyond gratitude. And even though she’s not here to confirm it, I think we both know Rita would be proud of you."
* In ''Fanfic/JoysOfTheParenthoodTheTepesEdition'', Dracula has this moment with Adrian when [[spoiler:the 3-year-old dhampyr bares his fangs and hisses at Olrox.]]
* Firefly feels this way about ''[[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Rainbow Dash]]'' being ''[[ComicBook/{{Superman}} Supermare]]'' in ''Fanfic/JusticeLeagueOfEquestria''.
* In ''Fanfic/KaraOfRokyn'', ComicBook/{{Superman}} expresses this to [[ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} his younger cousin]] before her final duel with her rival Jasmine.
-->'''Superman:''' Prayers and luck accompany you back home. Show Jasmine what it's like to go up against the brand- new Kara! We both know that you've got what it takes... and you should know I'm very proud of you.
* ''Fanfic/NeonGenesisEvangelionSenshiNoMichi'': Before saying goodbye to his disciples, Gouken takes Asuka aside to say he is proud of how much she has matured since he took her in.
-->'''Gouken:''' "You've come a long way, Asuka."\\
'''Asuka:''' "Hm? Yeah, I guess I have… I was a nightmare when I first came here…"\\
'''Gouken:''' "You certainly were… I spent endless days wondering what horrors awaited Shinji in his next training session, how you would blow up next. But…" (smiling) "I worry no longer. You've grown into a stronger, more balanced person."\\
'''Asuka:''' "I guess so… But I couldn't have done it if you hadn't put up with me."\\
'''Gouken:''' "True. It wasn't easy -- but it was worth it. And to see you, and Shinji, grow into strong, honourable warriors under me –- I couldn't be more proud."
* ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'': After sparring with all four of his [[TheApprentice apprentices]], [[MentorInSourArmor Kyril]] says he is proud of all of them, clearly pleased with their [[TookALevelInBadass progress]]. In response, Sanakan assures her mentor that the four of them are getting better every day.
* ''Fanfic/OnceMoreWithFeeling'':
** Subverted. Shinji was overjoyed when his father praised him after stopping Sahaquiel... but after a while he decided that he had clung to his father's praise in a pathetic way.
--->Once in his life, he would have leapt at the offer from his Grandfather, in the same pathetic way he had clung to his Father's praise after he had stopped the 10th Angel, letting those three worlds play over and over in his head.\\
-("Good work, Shinji...")--
** Played straight when Misato praised Asuka after the latter fought Sandalphon.
--->So don't give a damn about those armchair Generals second guessing you either Asuka. You're a hell of a pilot -- today was the toughest battle we've ever been in and you handled yourself incredibly well. Regardless of our motives going into this, you rose to the challenge today. I'm proud of you -- and Rei of course.
* ''Fanfic/ThePiecesLieWhereTheyFell'': Variant in that he hasn't actually ''told'' her face-to-face, but in the sequel ''Picking Up the Pieces'', the omake for Chapter 25 reveals that [[spoiler:Shining Armor and Cadance, who watch over Shining Armor's descendents from the afterlife, are very proud of his youngest descendent Page Turner]].
* ''Fanfic/SonOfTheSannin'':
** When Haku demonstrates the ability to match Sasuke's swordfighting skill during their match in the Chunin Exam, his foster mother Yugao can't help but give a smile despite needing to remain impartial as the referee.
** The ghosts of Naruto's biological parents both express pride over his accomplishments when they finally get to meet him, though it also spills into AmazinglyEmbarrassingParents due to Kushina putting specific focus on the fact that he has a cute girlfriend.
* In ''Fanfic/ThousandShinji'':
** When Gendo realizes how manipulative is Shinji, he actually weeps and says he's truly his son.
** When Asuka feels her mother's presence beside her, Kyoko tells that she's proud of her:
--->Shh… I’m here with you… I’ve always been here with you. I’m proud of you Asuka. I don’t care what you’ve become; you’re still my daughter, my baby to me.

* In ''WesternAnimation/{{How to Train Your Dragon|2010}}'', after Stoick realizes his son, Hiccup, whom he earlier [[IHaveNoSon rejected]], is incredibly wise and brave and about to fight a giant dragon in an apparent HeroicSacrifice, he tells him how proud he is to be his father.
** This also includes an aversion of the earlier repeated line.
--> You just have to be a little less... ''(gestures at Hiccup)'' this.\\

** Later:
--> '''Stoick''': We just needed a little more ''(gestures at Hiccup)'' this.\\

* In ''Literature/MayaTheBee Movie'', Maya's mother says it to her after they are finally reunited, right before Maya and her friends head off to save the day.

* In ''WesternAnimation/TurningRed'', After Ming's HeelRealization, she tells her daughter, who is starting to discover herself and the red panda spirit she chooses to remain united to, that the further Mei goes in her new changing life, the prouder Ming will be.
--> '''Ming:''' The farther you go, the prouder I'll be.

* ''VideoGame/StarFox64'', after [[spoiler:Fox defeats the real Andross, and then escapes from his exploding lair with his father.]] "You've become so strong, Fox..."

* In the first ''VideoGame/{{Klonoa}}'' game, Klonoa's [[spoiler:[[TomatoInTheMirror adoptive]]]] grandfather gives a So Proud Of You speech to Klonoa [[spoiler:during his death scene]].

* In ''VideoGame/RatchetAndClank2002'', [[spoiler: Clank meets up with the computer that created him for final instructions on Chairman Drek. He leaves saying "I will try to make you proud, Mom." The computer displays "You already have." Clank never sees it.]]

* ''VideoGame/StarFox 64'', after [[spoiler:Fox defeats the real Andross, and then escapes from his exploding lair with his father.]] "You've become so strong, Fox..."

* Said word-for-word in ''WesternAnimation/TheIncredibles1'' by Helen to Dash on the beach after they arrive at Nomanisan Island, thanks to Dash using his SuperSpeed to get them there after their plane crashes into the ocean.

* At the end of ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresInZambezia'', Kai's father, Tendai, tells him that he is proud of him and that his mother would be proud of him too.

* An extremely warped example occurs in ''VideoGame/OctopathTravelerII''. During Hikari's story, Ritsu tells Mugen that General Rou turned traitor and helped Hikari, so Ritsu killed him and brought Rou's head to Mugen as proof. Mugen promotes Ritsu to general on the spot, commending him for his skill in the process. [[spoiler:When Ageha asks if Mugen actually believes him, Mugen replies that he realizes Ritsu is lying (Hikari had already fought Rou, and Ritsu simply finished him off in an attempt to make the failed arms trade not a complete bust). However, Mugen is still pleased by this turn of events, since he ''is' impressed by Ritsu getting creative to turn the situation in his favor.]]

* The very end of ''VisualNovel/PhoenixWrightAceAttorneyTrialsAndTribulations'' ha Mia congratulates Phoenix for an exceptionally job well done in the trial and says she is very proud of him for coming so far as a defense attorney.

* ''Fanfic/APrizeForThreeEmpires'': ComicBook/CarolDanvers' father finally admits aloud he feels proud of his daughter when he finds out she has fought alongside ComicBook/CaptainAmerica himself.

* In ''ComicBook/AllFallDown'', this is played for laughs when [[spoiler:IQ]] visits [[spoiler:IQ Squared]] in prison.

* ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'':
** In ''ComicBook/Batgirl2000'', Alfred gives Cassandra Cain this speech on Batman's behalf.

** ''ComicBook/IdentityCrisis'': Jack Drake tells Tim he's proud of him as Tim heads out as ComicBook/{{Robin|1993}} for the night. Shortly later that same night Jack's final words are:

** In ''ComicBook/RedHoodAndTheOutlaws'' Jason is insanely surprised when Superman tells him that Batman vouches for him and the Outlaws. This touched briefly in #17, and in #18 [[spoiler:the reader finally gets to see Bruce, both in Jason's memories and in the present, admit how proud he is of him.]]
* During ''ComicBook/DarkReign'', Phobos used his powers to briefly cause [[BigBad Norman Osborn]] to have a breakdown by telling him that even though he thinks he's in control of his Green Goblin persona, he's not & he ''will'' fail. His father Ares (Who it should be noted was aligned with Osborn at the time) is stood off to the side watching, with a proud look on his face that all but says "That's my boy".
* ''ComicBook/{{Flashpoint}}'': Thanks to some time-travel shenanigans, [[spoiler: ComicBook/TheFlash delivers a message to Bruce from an alt-universe Thomas Wayne, which brings tears to the man's face.]]

* In the ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics'' short story, "Sonic Comic Origins: Sally - The Exiled Leader", we learn that, in the rebooted universe, Princess Sally begged her father, King Acorn, to allow her to stay with the Freedom Fighters after he was rescued from the Special Zone. He allows her to, openly admitted that he would be worried for her safety, but he would be so proud of what she has done for him and their kingdom.

** In ''Amazing Spider-Man 600'' there's a short story about Uncle Ben and Peter's relationship. Ben keeps telling Peter "your father would be so proud of you" but what Peter wants Ben to say is "I'm proud of you". And he eventually does.

* ''Franchise/WonderWoman'':
** ''ComicBook/DCComicsBombshells'': Hippolyta's bodyguards, Episteme and Techne, initially fight [[Franchise/WonderWoman Diana]] when she comes to steal the royal armour and bracelets, but they reveal that they approve of her actions and will lead the Amazons to her side when she calls for them.

* ''Franchise/XMen'':

* In an issue of ''ComicBook/YoungAvengers Presents'', ComicBook/BuckyBarnes tells Patriot that Jeff Mace, the [[LegacyCharacter original]] GoldenAge Patriot, would be proud to see his [[AffirmativeActionLegacy legacy living on]].

* ''Fanfic/HellsisterTrilogy'': Right before the final battle against ComicBook/{{Darkseid}}, Doom Patrol member Steve Dayton makes sure that his son [[Franchise/TeenTitans Changeling]] knows both he and his wife are proud of him:

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* ''WesternAnimation/CaptainPlanetAndThePlaneteers'' [[MotherNature Gaia]] says this in regards to the Planeteers '''at least''' three times.
** In "Volcano's Wrath", when the kids rush off to stop Sly Sludge, she says "Children. They make a mother proud".
** At the end of "[[Recap/CaptainPlanetAndThePlaneteersS2E25FareTheeWhale Fare Thee Whale]]", after they've exposed Plunder and Blight's scheme, she tells them "I'm proud of all of you".
** In "Future Shock", after Ma-Ti [[TakingTheBullet takes the]] [[HeroicSacrifice zap for]] [[WouldHurtAChild a little girl]], the future Eco-villains are wiped out from existence and Zarm dematerializes, Gaia hugs the boy and declares "I'm proud of you, Ma-Ti. You did the right thing today".
* The Mansons in ''WesternAnimation/DannyPhantom'' said this to their daughter Sam (and her friends) after they foiled the BigBad of the episode. Considering how Sam and her parents don't get along, it's a positive moment.

* ''[[WesternAnimation/UltimateSpiderMan2012 Ultimate Spider-Man]]'': In the episode "Carnage", [[spoiler: Green Goblin/Norman Osborn tells his son, Harry, how his father (Norman) would be proud of what Harry did that day. Goblin drops Harry to his doom right after.]]

** Vivienne's memories reveal that her ParentalSubstitute Dr. Serizawa gave her the "I'm so proud of you" form -- specifically, he quoted it ad verbatim -- on her birthday in the past, as depicted in Chapter 5.
** The late Dr. Serizawa's son Ren (who, by the way, is not a mass-murdering EvilGenius obsessed with killing Godzilla in this story) receives the "Your father would have been so proud of you" form from Mark Russell, in Chapter 17 -- he's visibly touched.

* ''The Adventures of Sinbad'': Probably counts as an inversion, Rumina being the series's VainSorceress and arguably main recurring villain that Sinbad has to deal with.